Solution Starters for S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Defining the real problem gets you halfway to the solution. INT => I need to
- My goals didn't get accomplished » INT save up and then pay the same price as Christ did to do the Father's will. Phil 4:10-17
- No one will give me a job » INT identify how it can be in someone's best interest for me to meet their needs. Col 3:24
- I need a better job » INT maximize my service in my current sphere and expand my capabilities in areas where there is need
- My co-workers throw grenades at me » INT get in the foxholes with them so God can love them through me. 1Pt 2:12,15;3:14-15
- My self-worth is poor » INT strive to do what is of value in the Lord's sight. Lk 14:34-35
- I don't have enough resources » INT realize that God can create whatever is in my best interest, then use what I've got. Mt 14:17
- I don't have enough time » INT stop squandering time on the wrong objectives and start doing God's will exclusively. Eph 5:17
- My Quiet Time is too quiet » INT value God's perspective and power for my day more than Satan's perspective and my power.
- I'm too busy » INT realize I have all the time in the world to do God's will, then clean out the clutter and tie each activity into a God pleasing objective. Lk 10:42
- I get overwhelmed » INT focus on tasks within my ability & trust God for the difference Ph 4:13
- I don't know God's goals for my life » INT embrace God's will as my highest good. Jn 7:17 Rm 12
- I lack motivation » INT embrace God's purpose for my life rather than Satan's (or mine) Ph 2:13
- I get burned out » INT be in step with the Spirit to live with a power assist. Gal 5:25
- I don't have dependable friends » INT look to God to meet my needs so I'm free to invest in others (developing the skills and interests of friendship Gal 5:13
- My spiritual life isn't going anywhere » INT develop accountable relationships with people who walk with God 2Tim 2:2; 2:22
- I'm in debt » INT trust God for my desires as I discipline myself to live within a budget Ph 4:19
- God hasn't given me a perfect spouse » INT focus on being the kind of spouse to whom God would entrust His handiwork. Gen 2:22
- My wife needs remodeling » INT take the initiative to be an exemplary leader in all aspects of our relationship, sacrificing myself (time and comfort) for what's in her best interest. Eph 5:25
- My husband needs an overhaul » INT submit to Christ's Lordship & by my example win my husband without a word 1Pt 3
- The honeymoon is over » INT maintain an environment conducive to romance & keep a healthy balance at the love bank 1Cor 7
- My kids need obedience school » INT consistently model God's parenting of me as I follow His commands. Eph 6:4
- I can't resist temptation » INT die to my independence from God and others and flee at the first exit Heb 10:24; 12:4
- I was born with a quick temper » INT yield my rights to be angry and develop a tolerance to irritation Eph 4:26; 31-32
- I'm a creative type (disorganized) » INT pay the price to develop a system and the disciplined habits to use it 1Cor 14:40
- I'm always tired » INT say no to energy robbers and yes to energy builders
- I need more sleep » I need to go to bed early enough so I can wake without an alarm clock
- I'm undertall for my weight » INT maintain a net caloric decrease by exercising my mouth less and my body more (forbearance on intake, self-control on output) 1Tim 4:7-8
- I need more faith » INT please God by knowing and responding to Him as He's revealed Himself in Scripture and life Heb 11:6
- I need more grace » INT deepen my capacity and draw upon the power God makes available to me 2Pt 3:18; Heb 4:16
- I can't help being a pessimist » INT view each item God's allowed into my life as a special gift to refine me and draw me closer to Him. Rm 8:28 Ps 11